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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.63, 9,729.51 and 4,064.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.63, 9,729.51 and 4,064.87 is: 5,610.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.63 : 9,729.51 = 4,064.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.63/9,729.51 = 4,064.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.63x = 9,729.51 × 4,064.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.63x = 39,549,193.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,549,193.31/7,049.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,610.11

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